Manchester inventor exploring the business of ideas
The Harrigan brothers in Manchester pursue a resuscitation monitor and other inventions. Roy and Ed Harrigan market prototypes, seek patents, and work with private investors to expand production. They envision nationwide distribution, defend their basement workshop image, and compare their ambition to Edison.
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Manchester
Harrigan
Medical Center Hospital
Burlington
Roy
Harrigan Brothers
Maine
Roy Harrigan
United States
Sears, Roebuck
Sears
Orvis Company Inc
Orvis
Laboratory
Bermuda
Ed Harrigan
Thomas A. Edison
Menlo Park
Edison
Business Week
Procter and Gamble
Automakers mobilize defense against critics and regulators
GM design VP William L. Mitchell told the Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn that the auto love affair remains strong as industry profits rebound. He blamed critics and repeated regulatory pressure for a push toward tighter rules, noting past probes sparked by the Nader affair and congressional actions on safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolton
General Motors Corp
Washington
William L. Mitchell
Ford
Chrysler
Automotive News World Congress
Dearborn
Mich
Mitchell
Ralph Nader
James M. Roche
Congress
Nader
Roche
David L. Lewis
University of Michigan
Detroit Auto
Automobile Club of Detroit
William T. Coleman Jr
Transportation
America
John W. Snow
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Snow
Bennington Property Transfers From Aug 20 to 27
Bennington town records show transfers from Aug 20 to 27 including J Willard Roosevelt and Carol R Roosevelt selling 14 Bank St North Bennington to Anthony and Elizabeth Wikar for 34350. Estate of William E Hoisington to Walter W Green and Elizabeth M Green at 339 Elm St for 34000. Ratelles sell 906 County St to Peter J Lanfair and Tammy E Lanfair for 29000. Leonards sell 107 Leonard St to David A Brookman and Lucille A Brookman for 33500. Hamiltons of Williamstown Mass sell 212 Prospect St to Ratelles for 18500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Willard
Carol R. Roosevelt
North Bennington
Anthony
Elizabeth Wikar
Bennington
Bank St
William E. Hoisington
Walter W
Elizabeth M. Green
Elm St
Jean W
Ruth E. Ratelle
Peter J
Tammy E. Lanfair
County St
Robert L
Nancy G. Leonard
David A
Lucille A. Brookman
Leonard St
Perry J
Anne M. Hamilton
Williamstown
Mass
Prospect St
Skunk Rescued From Gas Chamber Finds New Home
Fonzie the skunk, whose stink mechanism was disabled, escaped the gas chamber after Oran Center found him at an Oregon truck stop and brought him to Hayward. Animal control took custody as skunk ownership is illegal. Fonzie will live at the Youth Science Center. Mrs Center said she will miss him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Calif
UPI
Fonzie
Oran J. Center
Hayward
Oregon
Charles Nalley
Nalley
Youth Science Center
Vermont retailers oppose sales tax on uncollectibles
Karen Kent of the Vermont Retail Association testifies before the tax commissioner on August 24, arguing the current crediting system for uncollectible sales taxes is fair and the proposed rule would unfairly burden retailers. She cites example totals and quotes from Lt. Gov Burns and lawmakers, urging reconsideration to protect the business climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian D. Burns
Richard Snelling
Rshelburne
Peter Giuliani
R-Montpelier
Tax Department
Vermont
Little Rock restaurant owner dumps garbage protest
Robert McIntosh, a Little Rock restaurant owner, dumped a pickup truck full of garbage on City Hall steps to protest downtown filth. He accused the city of failing to empty sidewalk trash containers, saying he has watched trash pile up for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock, Ark
UPI
Robert Mcintosh
Aty
Gty Hall
McIntosh
Little Rock
Bennington Tire Opens Amid Downtown Trash Complaints
McIntosh blamed city neglect for filthy downtown as he emptied trash from his pickup Sunday night and returned the problem to the city. A city spokesman vowed containers would be emptied more often.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntosh
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Charles E. Dole
Bennington Town
REMCO
Alcoa Aluminum Products
Aluminum
Heating & Insulation CO
Ben-Mont Ave
Mrs. Center
R.D
Harwood Hill
Bennington Tire
Tom Behrendt
Bennington Tire Inc
East Main Street
Economy Auto
Frank W. Driscoll
General Electric Co
Hoosick Falls
N.Y
Paul R. Hitchcock
Schenectady
Russell H. Carlson
Driscoll
Knolls
Duntanes. Furniture Inc
Benn
FDIC
Main Street
Merillat
Haas
Ixl
Brammer
Excel
Tuttle i Bennington
Progressive
Depot Street
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